‘Streamlined customs protocols & harmonised standards will expedite cargo flow’

Xerrxes Master, Managing Director, Masters Group of Companies said, “The India–UK Free Trade Agreement offers transformative benefits for India’s EXIM‑trade and cargo sectors. With 99 per cent of Indian exports to the UK becoming duty‑free—including textiles, footwear, gems, marine products, engineering goods and pharma—export volumes are poised to soar. Streamlined customs protocols and harmonised standards will expedite cargo flow at major ports like Nhava Sheva, Chennai and Mundra, while air‑cargo volumes for perishables and electronics will rise. Logistics providers and freight forwarders will see increased demand for containerized, refrigerated, and digital trade services. Overall, the FTA is set to catalyse supply‑chain efficiency and strengthen India’s position in global trade.”